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NHTSARecalled Apr 2, 1990 · #90V063000

STEERING:POWER:SHAFT SECTOR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE UNIVERSAL JOINTS AT EACH END OF THE STEERING SHAFT ARE ATTACHED TO THE SHAFT WITH A KEY AND SET SCREW. THE SET SCREWS MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE KEY TO FALL OUT OF PLACE. IF THE KEY FALLS OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WOULD SPIN ON THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
STEERING:POWER:SHAFT SECTOR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

MODIFY STEERING LINKAGE TO PREVENT SET SCREW FROM LOOSENING AND KEY FROM COMING OUT OF KEY WAY.

View the official CPSC notice